sf wrote:
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> On Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:20:45 +0200, ChattyCathy
> > wrote:
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> >http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> >
> >Thanks go to Blinky for suggesting this survey
>
> What cooking utensils are not dishwasher safe? Black cast iron? Why
> not just ask if we prefer to wash your pots and pans by hand? That's
> me.

Anodized aluminum doesn't do well with the usual harsh alkaline
dishwasher detergents. You can dishwasher them if you do a separate run
with a more suitable detergent, but hand washing those items is usually
easier. Quality cutlery usually should be hand washed as well.